ESL General English Grammar Questions

Re: manic

optilang — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:29:36 GMT

Thanks

Re: manic

Marius Hancu — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:21:28 GMT

Not necessarily mad:

fren·zied

Pronunciation: frenzd, -zid
Function: adjective
Etymology: ¹frenzy + -ed

: marked by frenzy : giving evidence of abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance : extremely stirred up : HECTIC <could hear the prosecutor's frenzied denunciations of the accused -- H.W.Carter> <a frenzied look in the eye>: as a : marked by extreme tense persistent and often disorderly activity <a frenzied buying on the stock exchange> <the last few frenzied moments of rehearsals -- American Guide Series: California> <wrote with a frenzied facility -- V.S.Pritchett> b : loud and insistent <a frenzied clamor> <frenzied applause>
- fren·zied·ly adverb

http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com

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Re: manic

optilang — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:40:02 GMT

Mania = excessive enthusiasm

I have heard - the runners set off at a frenzied pace - but doesn't this imply madness?

Re: manic

optilang — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:30:36 GMT

is it possible to have a frenzy pace?

I though frenzy implies a state of confusion/despair

Re: manic

Marius Hancu — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:27:32 GMT

at a manic pace: in a frenzy

Re: manic

optilang — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:26:10 GMT

For me it means crazy, hectic, all out, incredible

manic

New2grammar — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:24:31 GMT

During that time, onboard computers will be working at a manic pace as the spacecraft deploys its parachute, jettisons its heat shield, extends its three legs, releases the parachute and finally fires its thrusters to bring it down for a soft landing. Hopefully.

Is the word manic related to maniac in the sense that manic is the adjective?

Thanks!